Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority lets adopters set the fee

With Halloween now history for another year, it would be hard to argue that an event featuring photos with Santa is rushing the season.

At the Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, they like to think of photos with Santa as welcoming the season. And while they're at it, staff at the only cage free center in the valley thinks it would be a great idea to welcome a new member of the family during the agency's annual winter adoptathon.

It's hard to argue the price. At the Walking in a Whisker Wonderland event on Nov. 3, adopters can pay what they want in adoption fees.

"This is one of our favorite events as it always leads to a host of animals finding new homes, plus, it kicks off the holiday season," says Michael Limper, SVACA's shelter manager.

Visitors can have a photo of themselves and their pet with Santa for a $10 fee, There will also be a raffle organized by the Friends of SVACA to raise funds for the shelter.

The adoptathon takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the shelter, 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara.

Photos of the shelter's adoptable animals can be viewed online at svaca.com. For more information, call 408.764.0344 or visit svaca.com.